restless (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈrɛstlɪs/
Definition
Unable to rest or relax; unable to stay still.
Examples
He had a restless night, dreaming of his upcoming exam.
The audience grew restless during the long, boring speech.
She felt a restless energy, needing to move and do something.
How to Use restless
- restless for (prepositional phrase)
- Feeling a strong desire or eagerness for something. — "He was restless for adventure after months of routine."
- restless sleep (collocation)
- Sleep that is frequently interrupted or disturbed. — "The baby's teething gave us all a restless sleep."
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